Wednesday, April 8, 2015

House Minority Leader Brad Jones’ Statement on Release of MBTA Special Panel Report

House
Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) issued the following
statement today regarding the release of a report by a special panel appointed
by Governor Charlie Baker to investigate chronic service
problems at the MBTA and to recommend potential solutions for improving the authority’s
governance, structure, finances and operations:“This
is an important document that will guide and inform our decisions as we attempt
to deal with the myriad issues that have plagued the MBTA.I commend the Baker-Polito Administration for
taking decisive action to appoint this special panel and I appreciate the time
and effort the panel’s members have invested in this critical undertaking.The recommendations contained in this report
have the potential for delivering long-term stability and meaningful
improvements to the MBTA’s finances and operations.Now that we have this blueprint for reform,
it is crucial that the Legislature and the Administration begin to move forward
expeditiously with implementing these recommendations so the residents of
Massachusetts can have the first-class transportation system they not only deserve,
but also are paying for."

Massachusetts House Republican Caucus

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